"The Young Pianist"-
London Oxford University Press by Joan
Last ( An approach for teachers and students) This book is
concerned primarily with the first few years of piano playing. It
is intended to serve as a guide to those gaining their first experience
of understanding the piano technique. ISBN
0 19 318420 6

"A Parent's
Guide to Piano Lessons"- by James
W. Bastien from KJOS West, San Diego, California. This
book answers the basic useful questions on everything about
starting the piano. e.g. Is the piano a good choice for my child's
first instrument, how much should my child practice, should
I reward my child for practicing and what if I don't know anything
about music?... The answer to these questions will help everyone
get as much out of piano lessons as possible.
ISBN 0 910842 05 1

"The Usborne First
Book of Music"- by Emma
Danes from Usborne Publishing Ltd. England. This is a
fascinating introduction to music for young children. Stimulating
but simple activities encourage active involvement in all aspects
of music from listening to sounds and making simple instruments
to dancing, performing and composing. There is also an introduction
to musical notation and practical advice about choosing an instrument
to learn. ISBN 0 7460 1329 9

"The Inner Game of Music" -
by Barry Green with W. Timothy Gallwey
from Anchor Press/Doubleday, New York. This is the first book written
about the Inner Game principles of "natural learning"
that applies this methodology to a subject matter outside the area
of sports. It talks about how to overcome fear, self-doubt and failure
in playing and how to really concentrate while playing in front
of others. It helps to develop the confidence and concentration
in every pianist. It is particularly helpful for the adults and
intermediate to advance level pianists. ISBN
0 385023126 1